Flood Warning issued August 15 at 7:14AM CDT until August 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this morning and crest at 23.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:15:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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